I never cease to give thanks for you, when I mention you in my prayers.

so as himself to give the death-blow to that feud by reconciling them both to God in one Body through the cross;

Now in the Lord I insist and protest that you must give up living like pagans; for their purposes are futile,

give the devil no chance.

Our beloved brother Tychicus, a faithful minister in the Lord, will give you all information about me, so that you may know how I am;